The book of Colossians is one of the most read and most loved books in the bible because it paints a perfect picture of Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior. Paul's words in this letter are inspiring, and challenging. Today's message will be a challenge for parents - especially fathers - to have proper relationship with their children. Can you be an effective parent if you're more of a friend than a parent to your kids?

Today we continue in Colossians chapter three, a chapter with a lot of practical truths for family relations. The so-called "nuclear" family is becoming a rarity. A husband, a wife, and their children all living in the same home used to be the norm but in the year 2026, it's definitely not so anymore. Today pastor Jim will encourage fathers to nurture their kids, and respect them as well. We hear a lot about kids respecting their parents. But Paul's words in Colossians three, verses twenty and twenty-one remind us that it should work the other way as well.

Today we'll return to our study in Colossians chapter three, and we'll concentrate on the relationship between parents and kids. Every parent wants respect from their children - and deservedly so - but it's also a two way street. As parents we have a duty to treat our kids with respect - knowing that they are created in God's image just as we are!

If you're a parent, I'm sure you could use some encouraging words about raising Godly kids. It's a tough job, isn't it? But God has a specific plan for us parents - and He's always there for us in those times when we become frustrated. The world is our enemy when it comes to raising godly kids, there is no question about it.

We're currently studying Colossians three, and for the last couple of broadcasts, Jim has been discussing Husbands and Wives. Today we're going to move along to the other members of the family - the kids. Children are a real blessing - and a real challenge. But God knows what's best when it comes to raising Godly children.

Today on Growing in the Word we return to Colossians three, verses eighteen through twenty-one, and some important precepts about the husband's role in a Godly marriage. Guys - are you ready to be challenged to be the best husband you can be?

Today on Growing in the Word we begin a few days of concentrating on Husbands and Wives, as a part of our study in Colossians, and of course, Colossians is a part of the greatest instruction manual of all time - the Bible! In the Word we have everything we need to know to have a successful and thriving marriage and family.

We come back to pastor Jim Jarrett's look at Husbands and Wives today, as we consider Colossians three, verses eighteen trough twenty-one. Wives submitting to their husbands has been a controversial subject for as long as people have been reading these verses. The only reason there's any controversy is that people have consistently misinterpreted what Paul's meaning is.

Last time on the program, pastor Jim Jarrett showed us what we're to put on in order to have a successful life that is pleasing to God. Now today, we revisit Colossians three and verses eighteen through twenty-one, and Jim will begin a detailed look at our personal relationships within the family.

Colossians is really an incredible letter when you consider it's message and it's circumstances. Paul wrote this letter from a prison cell. His desire was to lead his beloved friends in Colossi back to Jesus Christ. What a great testimony! Our study today is based on Colossians chapter three, verses fifteen through seventeen.